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2. Surgical mask - Wikipedia

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   A surgical mask, also known by other names such as a medical face mask or procedure mask, is a personal protective equipment used by healthcare professionals that serves as a mechanical barrier that interferes with direct airflow in and out of respiratory orifices (i.e. nose and mouth).

3. Laryngeal mask airway - Wikipedia

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   A laryngeal mask is composed of an airway tube that connects to an elliptical mask with a cuff which is inserted through the patient's mouth, down the windpipe, and once deployed forms an airtight seal on top the glottis (unlike tracheal tubes which pass through the glottis) allowing a secure airway to be managed by a health care provider.

4. Breathing mask - Wikipedia

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   Surgical mask, also known as a procedure mask, is intended to be worn by health professionals during surgery, to protect the patient from being infected by the operating theatre staff's breath. Cloth mask; early surgical masks were cloth. Cloth masks are also used for protection in pandemics.

5. Personal protective equipment - Wikipedia

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   Equipment for use in preventing spread of disease, such as by exposure to infected individuals or contamination or infection by infectious material (including nitrile and vinyl gloves, surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, surgical and isolation gowns ...

6. Basic airway management - Wikipedia

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   Medical equipment commonly used includes oropharyngeal airway, nasopharyngeal airway, bag valve mask, and pocket mask. [ 2 ] Airway management is a primary consideration in cardiopulmonary resuscitation , anaesthesia , emergency medicine , intensive care medicine and first aid .

7. What to look for when buying a clear face mask, according to ...

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   Similar to cotton masks, clear masks form a barrier that can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The plastic used to create the clear window in these masks is a pretty solid material ...